Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Skift Take: Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13.
Lodging
MAY 2, 2024
Guests staying at Home2 Suites by Hilton now have access to seamless mobile ordering and delivery via Grubhub Onsite, available at nearly 600 properties nationwide. With access to Grubhub’s Marketplace of more than 355,000 merchants, guests who affiliate with their hotel will receive one free month of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that provides customers unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders.
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Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Skift Take: Over a dozen lawmakers have vocalized opposition to the adoption of facial recognization technology at U.S. airports.
Lodging
MAY 2, 2024
Dream Downtown in New York City announced the appointment of Sean Olmstead as the new general manager. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Olmstead will be overseeing day-to-day operations. The JW Marriott Saint Maarten Beach Resort and Spa has appointed Wendell Laurence as its head executive chef. With over 15 years of experience and native to the island of St.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Skift Take: There's a newish metric for Booking.com, namely "connected transactions." Given the state of competition and other obstacles, the so-called connected trip is light years away.
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Skift Take: By bringing its new flagship plane to Dubai, Air India is making a statement of intent about its global ambitions.
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Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Skift Take: With fresh leadership at the helm, luxury short-term rental company onefinestay is leveraging Accor's brand strength to solidify its market position in key destinations.
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Skift Take: There’s nothing small scale about Minor Hotel’s ambitions for India as it plans to conquer the country's hospitality scene, one grand property at a time.
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